Rare Party Conference in N. Korea Raises Succession Questions

[ErnstBlofeld]

The Chosun Ilbo:

 

A big meeting of North Korea's only political party could herald the beginning of the succession to a third generation of the Kim family in the reclusive Communist state.

 

◆ Announcment Airing on State Television

 

North Korea's state media are promoting the meeting, expected to be held around Sept. 6, through public announcements, airing on state television. The announcement declares: "Let us meaningfully greet the Workers' Party of Korea Representatives' Conference as an auspicious event that will forever shine in the annals of our party and the fatherland."

 

It will be a rare event. The last time a similar meeting convened was in 1980. And the previous party representatives' meeting, attended by thousands, occurred in 1966.

 

 

Edited September 23, 2010 by Rheo
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